If the Government Used the Revenue from the Excise Tax

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the government used the revenue from the excise tax on cigarettes to fund research on lung cancer treatment programs, this would be an example of

• A) an ability-to-pay tax.
• B) a benefits-received tax.
• C) a vertical equity tax.
• D) a user fee.

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Definitions:

Authoritative

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, where parents set clear standards but are also understanding and communicative.

Authoritative Pattern

The authoritative pattern is a parenting style characterized by a high level of demand and high responsiveness, where parents set clear rules and guidelines while also supporting and responding to their children's needs.

Physical Punishment

A form of discipline that involves causing deliberate physical pain or discomfort in response to undesired behavior as a method of correcting, controlling, or changing that behavior.

Cognitive Theorists

Scholars and scientists who study the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding, including thought, experience, and the senses.